[AS4EX]

I've seen a few threads about his but my question still hasn't been answered.

What is the difference between a Sport suspension strut and a Non-Sport suspension strut for our X3's? What are the differences between a Bilstein 22-213143 and a Bilstein 22-197689? (Not concerned with electronic dampened controlled suspension).

Took the car in to get them replaced and realized last moment I bought the former part# (I don't have the car back yet). Now I'm wondering if I'll be driving something unbalanced, or possibly a small mistake that will actually provide a small improvement in handling? I'm hoping more that they'll be slightly softer so I can have some increased oversteer but being Sport I'm assuming they're probably slightly stiffer dampening which could lead me to have some more understeer.

[pungo]

Which suspension option did your vehicle come with?

• 225 Standard suspension (also "Sport Suspension Delete on M-sport)
• 226 Sport suspension

You should really match the dampers to the springs. With sport having stiffer springs, the dampers have slower rebound to match. Mismatching dampers and springs will not work well and is not the correct way to change under/oversteer.

• 22-213143 = sport suspension
• 22-197689 = standard suspension

[AS4EX]

After cross referencing the part numbers, I found https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...n-bil-19197692 these are what matched, W/out Sport Suspension S226A. What I've seem to have bought for the front is https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...n-bil-22213143

Too late too return and get new, I have to deal with the results. I'm hoping it's a subtle enough difference to not feel it and will get me through until I get some lower springs and different struts.

Would be nice if one of these vin-decoders would list what suspension equipment the car has.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by AS4EX

After cross referencing the part numbers, I found https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...n-bil-19197692 these are what matched, W/out Sport Suspension S226A. What I've seem to have bought for the front is https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...n-bil-22213143

Too late too return and get new, I have to deal with the results. I'm hoping it's a subtle enough difference to not feel it and will get me through until I get some lower springs and different struts.

Would be nice if one of these vin-decoders would list what suspension equipment the car has.

The vin-decoders should list what suspension the vehicle came with. That's why I asked if you have 225 Standard or 226 Sport. So which # does the decoder say you have?

[AS4EX]

I've yet to see it listed. Mdecoder ? Doesn't say.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by AS4EX

I've yet to see it listed. Mdecoder ? Doesn't say.

I guess it's hit or miss with the decoders where some VINs show the suspension type and some do not...weird. for example 0E76309 or l733100 shows where L729177 does not. Do you have the window sticker?



Regardless, running a damper that does not match the spring rate will hamper proper handing. I would not recommend mismatched dampers/springs since they work in unison with each other.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by AS4EX

I've yet to see it listed. Mdecoder ? Doesn't say.

Have you removed your wheels and looked at the part numbers that are on your springs and shocks? This will tell you what's on the car now. The part number will be on a white tag like the one in these pix for example.. ..

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[pungo]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

Have you removed your wheels and looked at the part numbers that are on your springs and shocks? This will tell you what's on the car now. The part number will be on a white tag like the one in these pix for example.. ..

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That's a surefire way to know what suspension your vehicle has if you're unsure instead of guessing.

[AS4EX]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

Have you removed your wheels and looked at the part numbers that are on your springs and shocks? This will tell you what's on the car now. The part number will be on a white tag like the one in these pix for example.. ..

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This